Chicago Double Bass Festival

3/14/2027

The 2027 Chicago Double Bass Festival will take place on March 14, 2027 at MYAC Campus in Highwood, IL.

More information and registration forms will be available here soon.

Read: On MYAC's 2026 Chicago Double Bass Festival

About

The Chicago Bass Festival is an all day experience put on, for, and by Chicago area bassists of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds! Participants have the opportunity to play in master classes, perform in technique classes, play in a bass ensemble, and celebrate all things bass! All participants also get a bass festival t-shirt and lunch.

2026 Schedule

OUR 2027 SPONSORS

2026 Clinicians

  • Man in black suit smiling, holding a cello

    Daniel Carson

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  • An older man with glasses and a goatee, smiling, holding a cello outdoors in a park-like setting with trees in the background.

    David Murray

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  • A man in formal attire holding a firearm against his forehead, indoors with blurred windows in the background.

    Mark Urness

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  • A middle aged man with a cello

    Volkan Orhon

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  • A man appears serious in front of an upright bass

    Eric Snoza

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  • A man wearing a suit smiles with an upright bass

    Kevin Snyder

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Registration

  1. Registration forms will be available here soon.

  2. The registration fee includes lunch and a T-shirt!

    1. MYAC students and MYAC alumni: $50

    2. All others: $75

Questions? Contact Jean Milew(jeanmilew@mya.org) or call the MYAC office at 847-926-9898.

Instrument Vendors

Sonksen Strings

Location

MYAC, 878 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL 60040

Michael Spadaro 

A440 Violin Shop

Mark Sonksen

 

FAQ

Who Should Attend:

Bass players of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds. We will offer classes for all experience levels. Those who wish to observe (but not participate) in any sessions can pay a $50 Observer Fee. They will not be able to participate in Master Classes or Technique sessions, for example, but they would be able to watch classes and performances.

What to bring:

Please bring your bass, bow, stool and any music you are currently working on if you would like to play in the group activities and master classes. 

End of Day Recital:

There is a faculty recital and double bass choir performance (including all participants) at 4:00pm. The recital should last approximately one hour. Parents, guardians, and friends are more than welcome to attend with no cost.

Any additional questions, please email Jean Milew (jeanmilew@mya.org)  or call Midwest Young Artists at 847-926-9898.